I got my car back (finally!) On 2 July I dropped off the rental Neon and only had to pay $18 for PA State Inspection. Ford paid for the entire rental and replacement of the piston, rings wrist pin, connecting rod and bearing as well as an oil change.
I then took it for an 1100 mile test drive and averaged about 30mpg at 80 mph. Now for the Autocross on Sunday!!